Dr. Sahar Hashmi Conducts AI Workshop on ‘How AI Transforms Businesses’ at Harvard Business School

Dr. Sahar Hashmi Conducts AI Workshop on ‘How AI Transforms Businesses’ at Harvard Business School

Dr. Sahar Hashmi was invited to conduct a workshop on AI in Business at Harvard Business School. She designed and created this workshop based on her experience with her consulting firm so far. The Workshop was on generative AI applications, strategies, and implementation challenges.

Key discussion points:

   ✓   The IBM Watson and MD Anderson partnership complications – exploring reasons.

   ✓   The entry of chatbots into the market – examples include Microsoft’s Tay and Microsoft’s backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT, discussing their reasons for failures and successes.

   ✓   Open-source vs. proprietary large language models (LLMs) – comparisons and selection criteria.

   ✓   The emergence of Hybrid LLM models with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases.

   ✓   Use cases of generative AI in business.

   ✓   Strategies for transforming businesses using generative AI.

   ✓   Challenges in implementing generative AI in businesses.

   ✓   Factors to consider when selecting a generative AI model for your business-from Dr. Sahar Hashmi’s personal consulting experience.

   ✓   As an art aficionado, she concluded the session with an AI-generated Coca Cola ad using the arts of famous artists.

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WakeCap leads the construction safety revolution in Saudi Arabia on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

WakeCap leads the construction safety revolution in Saudi Arabia on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Innovative IoT solutions achieve a 91% reduction in safety observations

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 28 April 2024:  In commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work today, WakeCap, a leader in smart solutions for construction site management, announces its contributions towards enhancing safety measures at the largest, liquid-rich shale gas play in the Middle East by Saudi Aramco – Jafurah.  Through the adoption of advanced Internet of Things solutions, WakeCap drove a 91% reduction in safety observations on and off the facility, around the Eastern province of the Kingdom.

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How to choose the best air conditioner for your home this summer

How to choose the best air conditioner for your home this summer

Summer is fast approaching, and for many homeowners, this means it’s time to start thinking about investing in a new air conditioner. With so many options available on the market, choosing the right one for your home can be a daunting task. From window-mounted units to central air systems, the choices seem endless. To help you navigate through the sea of options, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on how to choose the best air conditioner for your home in 2024.

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ARAB BANK GROUP PROFITS GROW BY 17% TO $252.8 MILLION FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024

ARAB BANK GROUP PROFITS GROW BY 17% TO $252.8 MILLION FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024

Arab Bank Group reported solid results for the first quarter of 2024, with 17% increase in net income after tax reaching $252.8 million as compared to $216.3 million for the same period last year. The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $11.3 billion.

At constant currency the Group’s loans grew by 7% to reach $37.1 billion, and deposits grew by 6% to reach $49.8 billion.

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UAE stars from DP WORLD ILT20 help national side qualify for Asia Cup 2025

UAE stars from DP WORLD ILT20 help national side qualify for Asia Cup 2025

  • Expressing excitement over qualifying for the Asia Cup 2025, UAE Skipper Muhammad Waseem said, “The exposure we gained during the DP World ILT20 was instrumental in our performance. Playing alongside the best cricketers in the world is a big factor in improving our individual performances as well as a team. I think we are adapting to playing under pressure very well after our experience in these leagues.” 
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